Which 2 authors can we thank for inspiring the adoption of Christmas traditions in America?

Washington Irving's works about Christmas have been credited with introducing (and possibly inventing) many Christmas traditions. Clement Clarke Moore wrote the famous story "A Visit from St. Nicholas," now known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."

Charles Dickens and Theodore Seuss Geisel

George Seaton and Philip Van Doren Stern

Washington Irving and Clement Clarke Moore

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About how many real trees are purchased each Christmas season?

Each year, Americans buy about 30 million real trees and about 12 million fake ones from stores and growers. Real trees are usually grown for at least 15 years before they’re ready to be sold.

30 million

12 million

3 million

45 million

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What would a typical medieval Christmas have looked like?

In the Middle Ages, Christians attended church and then partied in a celebration similar to Mardi Gras.

Santa’s ninth reindeer was imagined by Robert L. May, who created a booklet for Montgomery Ward as a replacement for the coloring books the store had traditionally given away to children during the holidays.

In an advertising poem designed to get customers into a department store

In a popular song written by Johnny Marks

In a series of DC comic books

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Where did Kevin McCallister’s family fly to in 'Home Alone'?

Kevin was left all alone as his parents rushed out the door to catch a flight to Paris. They didn’t realize they had left him at home until they were already on the plane.

Paris

New York City

San Francisco

London

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Which Muppet played Charles Dickens in 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'?

Kermit the Frog played Bob Cratchit, while Rizzo played himself alongside The Great Gonzo as Dickens to narrate the story.

Bing Crosby's version of "White Christmas" was the best-selling single of all time. The two different verses are: "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write," and "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones I used to know."

When he arrives at the North Pole, the young boy who is the subject of "The Polar Express" is chosen by Santa to receive the first gift of Christmas. He asks for one of the reindeer's bells. (Only people who truly believe in Santa can hear it ring.)

Hot chocolate

A bell

Love

Staying young forever

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